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Pregnant shih tzu and frontline ?

I have a 2 wk possible pregnant shih tzu . I done some research on the internet and ask our vet and he said front line plus would be fine to use on her . I am still very uncomfortable w/ doing so . I am wondering if anyone else has used frontline only durning first part of pregnacy and was there any problems w/ mother or pups after born ? I also found a home made recipe of 1 pint water boiling then turn off and steep a thinly slice lemon all day or over night and spray on dog . They say it will eat away the waxy film of the flea and cause it to died . She is sentive to a lot of things so im nervous about trying that . Any help would be welcomed .

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Answer #1

I’ve used the natural remedy you’ve mentioned, but the “recepie” I had also called for Tree Tea oil and Rosemary…1 quart water brought to a boil, 1 lemon sliced thin, 1 Teaspoon Rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon Tree Tea Oil. Steep all overnight, and put into a spray bottle…you can use it as often as you like.

Keep in mind, this is ONLY a repellent…the stuff that breaks down insect’s skeletons is called Diatomaceous Earth…You can get it at any health food store (this is “food quality” DE, to be used as a powder, or sprinkled around dog beds, whatever)…or you can get it at a garden store for using in your gardens, around the edge of your house, etc…It’s deadly to all insects but totally safe to humans and animals…

http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/

Maybe go to this link, or Google and read up on it.

I’d be leery, too…using an insecticide on my PG dog…

phrannie

Answer #2

Don’t put the frontline on her it get in the bloodsteam and will kill the babies. My vet told me take when I asked her.

Answer #3

Sounds like good advice to me. I am going to try it.

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